The African Union is encouraging localised solutions including voluntary surrender and amnesty to tame the scourge of violent extremism across the continent, signaling adoption of cheaper security approaches to a perennial problem.
The suggestions emerged from an October meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC), but whose details were publicised this week. And the continental organ responsible for peace and stability says that will require better governance including total rejection of coups and better polls, as well as organised funded programmes on amnesty for those who surrender.
